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Master of Christian Business Administration in Leadership and Governance
A 60-credit taught Master of Christian Business Administration in Leadership and Governance, combining 24 credits of common graduate Christian formation with 36 credits of mission-focused study for faithful workplace and marketplace service
Master
60 graduate credits
Online LMS + correspondence
Christian formation for faithful workplace and marketplace service
This 60-credit taught master's combines 24 credits of common graduate formation with 36 credits of advanced study in Leadership and Governance. It integrates Christian Business Theology with responsible management practice so that professional competence remains accountable to Scripture, stewardship, integrity, service, and faithful witness. No dissertation or major project is required in the current structure.
Designed for Christian professionals, entrepreneurs, ministry administrators, nonprofit leaders, workplace servants, and other graduates who need advanced formation for board governance, organizational accountability, ethical leadership, policy systems, mission protection, and public trust. Applicants should have suitable bachelor-level preparation, adequate academic writing ability, a clear professional or ministry purpose, and readiness for advanced taught study.
Common Graduate Formation (24 credits) + mission focus (36 credits) = 60 taught graduate credits. The current master structure requires no dissertation, thesis, capstone, portfolio, or major project.
For full module titles, credit details, descriptors, assessment information, and route-specific requirements, use the detailed Programme Guide.
Board governance
Transparency & accountability
Leadership ethics
Mission protection under pressure
Policy governance systems
Public trust & witness
Study is available through the institutional LMS or correspondence mode, with the same approved curriculum and academic standards. Assessment is course-based and may include advanced essays, case analyses, teaching outlines, ministry or policy briefs, theological reflection, evidence-aware written work, recorded presentations, and knowledge checks. The current 60-credit master model has no dissertation or major project.
Admission normally requires relevant bachelor-level preparation, adequate academic writing ability, a clear ministry or professional purpose, and readiness for advanced taught study. Documented prior learning may be considered where comparable, relevant, and consistent with current standards; transfer or recognition is not automatic. Please consult the current Admissions page before applying.
OCU does not guarantee employment, professional licensure, ordination, immigration outcomes, transfer credit, credential evaluation, admission elsewhere, or recognition by third parties. If you have a specific external requirement, please confirm it directly with the relevant authority before enrolling. Current charges are maintained separately on the Fees and Charges page.
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